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R238 WMX

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,275 mi
Last recorded75,275 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 WMX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,275 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,406 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 73,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,713 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,080 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,558 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,837 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,192 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,555 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 55,410 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE REAR WING

DEEP CUT TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

OIL LEAK TO ENGINE OIL FILTER

REAR SEAT NOT FITTED (MISSING)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 48,875 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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R238 WMX is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R238 WMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R238 WMX registered?

R238 WMX is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R238 WMX safe to buy?

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